Accolades

If there’s one person qualified enough to lead you to the promised land of tacos in Texas, it’s José R. Ralat. — First We Feast

[O]ne of the leading observers of Mexican food in the United States. —Jeffrey M. Pilcher, author of ¡Que vivan los tamales! Food and the Making of Mexican Identity and Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food

Jose writes a thought-provoking blog …that not only goes in search of unique varieties but also celebrates the foodways associated with those who make the delicious treats. — Jeff Houck, Tampa Tribune

Anyone who has dropped by Ralat’s site knows the man is maybe the most knowledgeable person in the region when it comes to tasty meat being laid on flour or corn tortillas. — Jaime-Paul Falcon, Dallas Observer

[He] has made a living off of tasting and reviewing tacos on his blog, Taco Trail, which makes him my own personal hero. … [A] great resource for any taco lover suffering from wanderlust and a rumbling belly.— Remezcla